Surveys 587 - Mao's Cultural Revolution

Institution:

Allegheny College

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Description:

A critical study of the Chinese Cultural Revolution (1966-1976) as sociopolitical movement, collective memory, and historical trauma. The course provides an historical perspective to analyze the origin, process, and aftermath of the Cultural Revolution as both the continuation and the culmination of modern Chinese political crisis. Subjects considered include the rise of the cult of personality, anti- traditionalism, anti-intellectualism, xenophobia, student activism, changing gender identity, and state-sanctioned political violence. Prerequisites: History 244 and permission of the instructor.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.allegheny.edu

Phone Number:

(814) 332-3100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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